Theresienfeld
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| Theresienfeld | ||
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  Theresienfeld | ||
| Coordinates: 47°51′N 16°15′E / 47.850°N 16.250°ECoordinates: 47°51′N 16°15′E / 47.850°N 16.250°E | ||
| Country | Austria | |
| State | Lower Austria | |
| District | Wiener Neustadt-Land | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Theodor Schilcher (SPÖ) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 11.42 km2 (4.41 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 282 m (925 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2013)[1] | ||
| • Total | 2,977 | |
| • Density | 260/km2 (680/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 2604 | |
| Area code | 02622 | |
| Vehicle registration | WB | |
| Website | www.theresienfeld.gv.at | |
Theresienfeld is a town in the Wiener Neustadt-Land district of Lower Austria, in eastern Austria. It lies 5 km (3 miles) north of Wiener Neustadt, in the southern part of the Vienna Basin. Only 0.94% of the municipality is forested.
Population
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1971 | 1,115 | — |
| 1981 | 1,518 | +36.1% |
| 1991 | 1,963 | +29.3% |
| 2001 | 2,490 | +26.8% |
| 2005 | 2,703 | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 2,884 | +6.7% |
History
Theresienfeld was founded in 1763 by Empress Maria Theresa, for the agricultural development of the area.
Economy and education
In 2001, there were 100 non-agricultural companies, and 21 agriculturally and forestry related companies. 1,189 persons were employed. The activity rate was 49.03%.
Theresienfeld has two kindergartens, a primary school, and a vocational school.[2]
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